PAXCOM Seat Actuation System

The modular design of PAXCOM meets all technical requirements of the market, at the highest level, resulting in maximum passenger comfort, low weight and a smart maintenance concept.

  • An intelligent system for seat control and adjustment that offers solutions for a wide range of seat kinematics.
    • Modular CAN-based seat adjustment system
    • Scalable from cockpit seats to Super First Class seats

  • Extended connection options for the simple implementation of independent and/or smart buyer-furnished equipment (BFE).
  • Various smart actuator types available to support the wide range of seat kinematics.
  • Innovative maintenance concept with pioneering measurement data capture and analysis
  • Smooth, ergonomic seat motion, and excellent reliability for outstanding passenger comfort

PAXCOM – an integrated system:


PAXCOM actuators:
Linear, Rotary and Compact

  • Smart actuator with integrated motion controller
    • BLDC motor with servo-drive behavior
    • Ultra-precise positioning
    • Smooth, quiet movement
    • Programmable start/stop ramp and obstacle detection
    • Extended measurement data capture and analysis facility

  • Modular gear reduction system
    • Variable power/torque range
    • Infinitely variable rotation speed range

  • Customer-specific stroke lengths and fixing elements
  • Manual emergency operation
  • Simple calibration for rotary actuator; plug-and-play for
    linear and compact actuators
  • Simple configuration management
  • Compact design, low weight
  • Designed for use with a wide range of seat kinematics

Actuator Rotary Gen I

Actuator Rotary Gen II Strong

Actuator Rotary Gen II Fast

Actuator Linear Gen I

Actuator Linear Gen II

PAXCOM Power Supply

  • Over 90% efficiency
  • Usage range 50 W to 300 W
  • 115 V AC WF power input
  • 4 PAX outlets
  • Integrated enable/disable function (kill switch) also for single outlets
  • Quick lock plugs
  • Modular system for connector input box
  • Thermo-management
  • Short circuit protection
  • Low weight, high power density

PAXCOM Discrete Line Controller – DLC
The standard version of PAXCOM eSID

  • Easy implementation of discrete and smart buyer-furnished equipment (BFE)
  • Various input and output channels
  • Integration of up to two 5x5 Matrix PCUs
  • Hosting of software packages for automatic software loading to all devices
  • BITE data capture

PAXCOM extended seat interface device (eSID)

  • Easy implementation of discrete and/or smart buyer-furnished equipment (BFE)
  • Various input and output channels
  • Integration of up to two 5x5 Matrix PCUs
  • Hosting of software packages for automatic software loading to all devices
  • BITE code display
  • Extended connectivity and maintenance functionality
    • Continuous data capture of BITE and usage data
    • Simplified data analysis
    • Central access point for maintenance and software update (USB interface)
    • RS485 interfaces to 3rd party devices
    • RS232 interface to 3rd party devices
    • Ethernet interface
    • Hardware and software architecture for potential future requirements

Control panels

Intelligent operating units, capacitative sensors, individual design
with a first-class look

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Pneumatic systems

Lumbar support, massage function,
pressure adjustment for maximum passenger comfort.

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Customized components

Individually modified components and systems for aircraft seats, e.g. lighting systems.

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